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  • Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls Out ‘Absolutely Unaffordable’ Insurance Prices After Voting to Kick Millions Off Their Insurance

    Marjorie Taylor Greene Calls Out ‘Absolutely Unaffordable’ Insurance Prices After Voting to Kick Millions Off Their Insurance

    Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is going “Mom Mode” over the unaffordable cost of health insurance, weeks after signing the “Big, Beautiful Bill” that will strip millions of Americans of their health insurance.

    Friday morning, Greene railed against cost of living increases, including “all insurance being absolutely unaffordable,” noting her personal stake in the issue as a mother of three young adult children.

    “My children are 22, 25, and 27 and their generation is getting screwed,” she said. “I’m fighting for my kids and their entire generation. Their future is all that matters to me.”


    But critics were quick to note that legislation supported by Greene has only exacerbated the challenges highlighted by her post.

    According to a Congressional Budget Office report, 17 million Americans stand to lose their health insurance coverage when the “One Big, Beautiful Bill” takes effect in 2026. Greene voted in favor of the bill, which was signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4.


    Greene did not reference the bill, pointing instead to “too much political drama.”

    “Regular Americans are exhausted with it all,” Greene continued. “They want their elected leaders to give a sh– about the people they represent.”


    “Now, I’m only operating in Mom Mode and it’s highly defensive and strategically offensive,” she claimed, though she did not indicate what strategy she intends to employ against the “skyrocketing” cost of living.

    Originally published on Latin Times



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  • RFK Jr Forced to Take Back His Words After Accusing Lawmaker of Accepting Millions From the Pharmaceutical Industry

    RFK Jr Forced to Take Back His Words After Accusing Lawmaker of Accepting Millions From the Pharmaceutical Industry

    Heath Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was forced to walk back his words after he accused a Democratic lawmaker of accepting millions from the pharmaceutical industry, and claimed that those contributions affected his ability to do his job.

    The request for RFK Jr. to do so came after a heated exchange with New Jersey Rep. Frank Pallone, where the lawmaker questioned him over the recent firing of a vaccine advisory committee.

    “You have made a number of major decisions about vaccines, and there’s been no public comment process or public accountability on that either. What are you afraid of? With regard to vaccines, are you just afraid to receive public comments on proposals?” Pallone asked.


    “We have a public process for regulating vaccines. It’s called the ACIP committee and it’s a public meeting—” RFK Jr. responded before Pallone cut him off.

    “You fired the committee,” he stated. The health secretary let go of all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices earlier this month. At the time, Kennedy defended the decision, saying that the Trump administration would not have been able to appoint most new members until 2028.

    During the Tuesday hearing, RFK Jr. stated that he “fired people who had conflicts with the pharmaceutical industry.” He claimed that the “committee has been a template for medical malpractice for years.”

    Pallone went on to accuse Kennedy of being “anti-science and anti-vaccine.”

    The health secretary later appeared to accuse Pallone of letting political donations impact his work and stances, particularly on issues having to do with the pharmaceutical industry.

    “Fifteen years ago, [when] you and I met, you were at that time a champion for people who had suffered injuries from vaccines. You were very adamant about it, you were the leading member of Congress on that issue,” Kennedy said.


    “Since then you’ve accepted $2 million dollars from pharmaceutical companies in contribution — more than any other member of this committee. Your enthusiasm for supporting the old ACIP committee, which was completely rife and pervasive with pharmaceutical conflicts, seems to be an outcome of those conflicts,” he continued.

    Kennedy’s assertion prompted Colorado Rep. Diana DeGette to jump in and ask him to retract the statement.

    “The secretary implied that Mr. Pallone would not fight for vaccine victims because he took money from the pharmaceutical industry. He needs to take back those words,” she said.

    RFK Jr. then agreed to “retract those words” following a request from the chairman of the Health Subcommittee for the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Originally published on Latin Times



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  • Arizona Pastor Accused of Medicaid Fraud After Submitting False Claims Worth Millions: Attorney General

    Arizona Pastor Accused of Medicaid Fraud After Submitting False Claims Worth Millions: Attorney General

    An Arizona pastor has been indicted alongside 16 others in a sweeping Medicaid fraud case, accused of helping funnel millions in state healthcare funds through fake rehab claims and laundering the proceeds through his church, state officials announced.

    A grand jury indicted 17 individuals and two organizations, including Hope of Life International Church and its pastor, Theodore Mucuranyana. Authorities allege that from August 2022 to July 2023, co-defendants Desire Rusingizwa and Fabrice Mvuyekure used their business, Happy House Behavioral Health, to submit more than $60 million in fraudulent Medicaid claims, according to AZ Central.



    Prosecutors allege that the company billed for services to patients who were deceased, incarcerated or hospitalized—and funneled more than $5 million to the church as the investigation loomed.

    Most defendants were scheduled to be arraigned between May 20 and May 27. Mucuranyana and the church face money laundering charges, while Happy House has been suspended from the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System. Assets including luxury goods and properties are now subject to seizure as part of ongoing investigations.

    The pastor’s lawyer told 12 News that he knew “nothing” about the alleged fraud.

    Since Attorney General Kris Mayes took office in early 2023, over 100 people across 14 cases have been charged following accusations of exploiting the system—largely by billing for nonexistent alcohol and drug rehabilitation services,

    Officials say more indictments could follow as investigations continue into how widespread the misuse of state funds may be.

    Originally published on Latin Times

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  • Colorectal Cancer Before 50 Linked To Common, Often-Missed Condition Affecting Millions Of Americans

    Colorectal Cancer Before 50 Linked To Common, Often-Missed Condition Affecting Millions Of Americans

    Colorectal cancer cases are spiking, especially among younger adults, leaving scientists racing to uncover the hidden culprits behind this troubling trend. While poor diets, sedentary lifestyles, and environmental factors have long been in the spotlight, a new study reveals a surprising contributor, a condition that is both widespread and frequently missed.

    Researchers have identified a striking link between non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), a silent condition that affects an estimated one in four people globally and millions of Americans, and a significantly increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer (diagnosed before the age of 50). Despite its prevalence, NAFLD often goes undetected in routine medical care and progresses without obvious symptoms.

    To understand the link between NAFLD and early-onset colorectal cancer, researchers conducted a large-scale, population-based cohort study using data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service involving over 4.6 million adults.

    The participants were between the ages of 20 and 49 who underwent routine health checkups in 2009, with health outcomes tracked through 2019. NAFLD was identified using a validated measure known as the Fatty Liver Index (FLI), with scores of 60 or higher indicating the presence of NAFLD.

    Participants were then grouped based on their FLI scores: those with NAFLD (FLI ≥ 60), borderline NAFLD (FLI between 30 and 59), and no NAFLD (FLI

    Researchers noted that individuals with NAFLD had a 24% higher risk of developing early-onset colorectal cancer compared to those without fatty liver, while those in the borderline NAFLD category had a 12% increased risk.

    Interestingly, the study also found a dose–response relationship between the severity of fatty liver and cancer risk in cancers, in those located in the left colon and rectum. The association was particularly strong among males, younger individuals aged 20–29, and those without diabetes, highlighting the need for targeted early screening and liver health monitoring in these higher-risk populations.

    “These findings highlight the need for multifaceted preventive strategies, including lifestyle interventions and expanded screening for younger populations with NAFLD,” the researchers wrote in the study published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

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  • 3 Medications You Can’t Stop Suddenly; One Is Taken By Millions

    3 Medications You Can’t Stop Suddenly; One Is Taken By Millions

    It’s not always easy to stop certain medications once you have started them. Abruptly discontinuing some common drugs can lead to worse conditions than before, or even trigger serious withdrawal symptoms, warns a doctor about three common drugs, one of which is taken by millions of people.

    Dr. Asif Ahmed, a GP in the U.K., took to Instagram to raise awareness about “disease rebounding,” a condition where relapse occurs when certain medications are stopped abruptly.

    In a recent video, he highlighted three common medications that are hardest to come off once you start them. He also explained why they need to be tapered off slowly to avoid serious side effects, dependencies, and complications.

    “Please don’t suddenly stop or change any of your medications if you’re on them. There may be a reason why you need them long-term. However, if you’re worried about any side effects or rebound withdrawal, please make sure you mention it to your doctor,” Dr. Ahmed said in the video.

    The first medication on Dr. Ahmed’s list is venlafaxine, an SNRI (serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor) commonly prescribed as an antidepressant. While it can be highly effective for many, Dr. Ahmed warns that it may cause serious side effects when discontinued abruptly.

    “From my experience, it is one of the hardest medications to come off, which is why, despite its effectiveness, it is rarely given as a first-line treatment,” he explained in the video.

    The next drug Dr. Ahmed warns of is benzodiazepines, a class of medications often prescribed for anxiety, insomnia, and other conditions. While effective in the short term, these medications can lead to dependencies quickly and can have dangerous withdrawal effects when stopped suddenly.

    One of the most surprising medications Dr. Ahmed points out is PPIs (proton pump inhibitors), commonly used for acid reflux, such as omeprazole or lansoprazole. Taken by millions, these drugs are widely prescribed, but Dr. Ahmed warns that they are “given far too often,” with many people unaware of the rebound symptoms they can cause when stopped abruptly.

    “Say you get started on this for your heartburn or your reflux, when you start coming off it your stomach actually reacts by producing more acid which makes the reflux even worse and heartburn worse. This means it’s very hard for you to actually come off the medication,” Dr. Ahmed said.

    “The crazy thing is the rebound is often worse than your initial symptom before you started the PPI. Everyone needs to be told about this before they start the medication,” he added.



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